CVOR RN First Assist
Akron, OH
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RN First Assist (RNFA) – Cardiovascular OR | Akron, OH | 13 Weeks
 

Location: Akron, Ohio
Facility: Summa Health – Akron Campus
Department: Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)
Position: RN First Assist (RNFA)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks (07/05/2026 – 10/03/2026)
Shift: Days | Monday–Friday | Flex Schedule (Typically 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
On-Call: Required
Interview Required: Yes
 

Position Overview:
 

Summa Health is seeking an experienced RN First Assist (RNFA) with strong Open Heart/Cardiovascular Surgery experience for a high-acuity CVOR assignment. This role requires a skilled RNFA who can independently first assist during complex cardiac procedures and provide vein harvesting for CABG surgeries.
 

Required Experience:

• Active RN License (Ohio or Compact)
• Current RNFA Certification
• Recent Open Heart/Cardiac Surgery experience
• Minimum 2+ years of RNFA experience in a CVOR setting
• Strong experience assisting in complex cardiovascular procedures
• Ability to take call as required

Required Surgical Experience:
 

Candidates must have hands-on experience assisting with:

• CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft) Procedures
• Aortic Valve Repair & Replacement
• Mitral Valve Repair & Replacement
• Tricuspid Valve Repair & Replacement
• Ascending Aorta Replacement
• ECMO Procedures
• Endoscopic/Open Vein Harvesting for CABG Cases.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary surgical assistant during cardiovascular procedures
• Perform vein harvesting for CABG surgeries
• Assist surgeons with exposure, hemostasis, suturing, and tissue handling
• Ensure safe patient positioning and operative preparation
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, perfusionists, and OR staff
• Maintain accurate intraoperative documentation
• Adhere to all sterile technique and patient safety protocols

Ideal Candidate

• Strong Open-Heart RNFA background
• Experienced with high-acuity cardiac cases
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced CVOR environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ready to take call and support emergent cardiac procedures

Why This Assignment?

• Premier Cardiac Surgery Program
• High-Level Open Heart Case Mix
• Day Shift Schedule
• Competitive Compensation
• Opportunity to work with an experienced CVOR team

Apply today if you have recent Open-Heart RNFA experience and are ready to join a top cardiovascular surgery team in Akron, Ohio!